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Cinnamon Crisp Apple French Toast Bake

Half breakfast, half dessert, this Cinnamon Crisp Apple French Toast Bake takes all the warm flavor and satisfying textures of apple crisp and combines them with drool-worthy french toast for an indulgent breakfast or brunch everyone will love!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Dessert, Quick Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple crisp, apple crumble, apple french toast, apple pie, baklava french toast, brunch, brunch recipe, easy brunch recipe, make ahead breakfast
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Ingredients

  • 2 large granny smith apples peeled and cored
  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 6-7 large croissants
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Oat Crumble

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 5 Tablespoons cold unsalted butter

Instructions

  • Chop apples into 1/4 inch pieces. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl add cream cheese, sugar, and cinnamon. Beat together. Fold in apples until mixed in.
    8 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 large granny smith apples, 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Slice the croissants down the center to form a pocket, making sure not to pierce through. Spoon ~2 Tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture into each croissant.
    6-7 large croissants
  • Butter a 12x8 baking dish. Arrange the croissants facing up.
  • Whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
    3 large eggs, 1 cup milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pour the custard mixture over the croissants. Set aside.
  • In a bowl add the flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and butter. Cut the flour mixture with a pastry cutter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Or, use a hand blender to incorporat the ingredients.
    1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 5 Tablespoons cold unsalted butter
  • Sprinkle the oat crumble over the croissants in the baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil, and refrigerate overnight.
  • When ready to bake, let the french toast sit out for 30 minutes to come to room temperature.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • With the foil still covering the dish, place the french toast in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil, and bake for an additional 10- 15 minutes or until top is golden brown. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Notes:
This recipe can be doubled or halved. 
Remember to bring the casserole to room temperature before baking!

Nutrition

Calories: 702kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 583mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 1442IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 3mg